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Widnes Weather in February

Widnes in February

The short of it: Widnes in February averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of 2 °C (36 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 2° · rain 48 mm · daylight 9 h 44 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & May

February in Widnes brings afternoons near 8° and nights around 2°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 9 h 44 min in mid-February, 102 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Widnes runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Runcorn, 2 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Widnes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 12 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 44 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RuncornEngland2 km S8°2°48 mm
Great SankeyEngland7 km ENE8°2°50 mm
PrescotEngland9 km NNW8°2°55 mm
HuytonEngland9 km NW8°2°49 mm
St HelensEngland10 km N8°2°54 mm
WarringtonEngland11 km ENE8°2°51 mm
Ellesmere Port TownEngland14 km SW8°2°45 mm
KirkbyEngland17 km NW8°2°52 mm

The Almanac · Widnes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain.

Climate of Widnes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°2°60 mm20 km/h8 h 2 min✦✦
February8°2°48 mm19 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
March11°3°51 mm19 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April13°5°51 mm17 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°8°54 mm17 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
June19°11°66 mm16 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July21°13°72 mm15 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦
August21°13°76 mm16 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
September18°10°73 mm16 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October14°7°85 mm17 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦
November11°5°82 mm18 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦
December8°2°80 mm18 km/h7 h 31 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Widnes in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Widnes in February?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights 2 °C (36 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain.

Is February a good time to visit Widnes?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Widnes in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 31 min in December to 16 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Widnes in February?

Hardly — February nights average 2 °C (36 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Widnes in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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